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The Kenya Power & Lighting CoNAI:KPLC -0.24%64 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 27.41% as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 50.99. GuruFocus rates NAI:KPLC with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of KES2.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Utilities - Regulated companies, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks better than 95.29% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 27.41%.
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
NAI:KPLC vs NEE, SO, DUK: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 27.41% mean?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 27.41% as of Jul. 27, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on The Kenya Power & Lighting Co and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 50.99. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks #23 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 27.41% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 50.99. Based on the distribution chart, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks #23 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co ranks #23 out of 488 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places The Kenya Power & Lighting Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on The Kenya Power & Lighting Co and its competitors. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 27.41%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 50.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kenya Power & Lighting Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES2.41, compared to a current price of KES20.40 — trading 746.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 27.41%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 50.99. The Kenya Power & Lighting Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 27.41% as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Kenya Power & Lighting Co (NAI:KPLC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kenya Power & Lighting Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES20.40 is trading 746.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES2.41.
GuruFocus considers The Kenya Power & Lighting Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:KPLC:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 27.41% (46% below median its 10-year median of 50.99)
GF Value™: KES2.41 vs. price of KES20.40 (746.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:KPLC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co Business Description
The Kenya Power & Lighting Co PLC is an electric power distribution company. The core business of the company includes transmission, distribution, and retail of electricity throughout Kenya. The company's business is organized by regions comprising Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Coast, and West Kenya. The firm also owns and operates an electricity transmission and distribution system in Kenya. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Nairobi region.
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